Vera Girl

Popularity: #197 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: VEH-rah /ˈvɛrə/

Origin: Latin; Slavic

Meaning: Latin: truth; Slavic: faith

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Vera has its roots in the Latin word "verus," which means "true" or "genuine." This etymological lineage can be traced back to the early forms of the name in Latin, where it was used as a feminine given name. The transition into English occurred through various linguistic developments, particularly during the Renaissance, when classical names were revived and adopted into vernacular languages.

The name Vera became more widely recognized in English-speaking countries by the 19th century, although its use in Slavic cultures predates this, where it is often associated with the word for "faith" or "truth." Historically, the name Vera has been borne by various notable figures, including saints and literary characters. One significant milestone is the use of the name in the Christian tradition, where it has been associated with the virtue of truthfulness.

In the 19th century, Vera gained further prominence through literature and the arts, appearing in works by authors such as Anton Chekhov and Leo Tolstoy, which contributed to its cultural resonance in Slavic regions. The name also appeared in translations of biblical texts, where it was sometimes used to denote fidelity and truth, aligning with its Latin roots.

Culturally, Vera has been embraced in various traditions, often symbolizing integrity and sincerity. In Slavic cultures, the name is celebrated for its connection to faith and truth, making it a popular choice for girls.

The name's enduring appeal can be attributed to its positive connotations and the simplicity of its pronunciation across different languages. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Verochka in Russian reflect the affectionate and familial associations that the name carries, further embedding it in cultural practices and familial traditions.

Famous people named Vera

In this section, you will find notable people named Vera. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Vera who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Vera who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Vera Wang is a fashion designer best known for her wedding dresses, bridal collections, and collaborations with various brands.

Vera Farmiga is an actress and director best known for Up in the Air, The Conjuring, and Bates Motel.

Vera Brittain is a writer and pacifist best known for her memoir Testament of Youth, her essays, and her activism during World War I.

Vera Lynn is a singer and actress best known for her songs during World War II, including We'll Meet Again and The White Cliffs of Dover.

Vera Miles is an actress best known for her roles in Psycho, The Searchers, and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.

Vera Chytilová is a film director best known for Daisies, The Fruit of Paradise, and her contributions to the Czech New Wave.

Fictional characters named Vera

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Vera Donovan is a fictional character from the novel 'Needful Things' by Stephen King. She is a mysterious and influential figure in the town of Castle Rock, often associated with dark events and secrets.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Vera, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Vera. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

VedaViolaVinaVitaVanyaVeraeVesper

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Vera was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Vera has ranked as high as #117 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and California.

In the past 5 years the name Vera has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Vera is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Vera was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Vera.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 1,482 0 1,482
2024 1,355 0 1,355
2023 1,333 0 1,333
2022 1,339 0 1,339
2021 1,310 0 1,310
2020 1,221 0 1,221
2019 1,284 0 1,284
2018 1,264 0 1,264
2017 1,160 0 1,160
2016 1,059 0 1,059
2015 1,054 0 1,054
2014 891 0 891
2013 721 0 721
2012 615 0 615
2011 573 0 573
2010 431 0 431
2009 306 0 306
2008 254 0 254
2007 208 0 208
2006 161 0 161
2005 154 0 154
2004 125 0 125
2003 101 0 101
2002 104 0 104
2001 96 0 96
2000 103 0 103
1999 64 0 64
1998 102 0 102
1997 66 0 66
1996 80 0 80
1995 64 0 64
1994 92 0 92
1993 103 0 103
1992 99 0 99
1991 98 0 98
1990 101 0 101
1989 104 0 104
1988 93 0 93
1987 108 0 108
1986 112 0 112
1985 129 0 129
1984 127 0 127
1983 147 0 147
1982 166 0 166
1981 164 0 164
1980 161 0 161
1979 177 0 177
1978 164 0 164
1977 184 0 184
1976 183 0 183
1975 219 0 219
1974 194 0 194
1973 225 0 225
1972 252 0 252
1971 296 0 296
1970 364 0 364
1969 357 0 357
1968 388 0 388
1967 461 0 461
1966 454 0 454
1965 534 0 534
1964 639 0 639
1963 712 5 707
1962 730 0 730
1961 862 0 862
1960 900 0 900
1959 978 8 970
1958 978 0 978
1957 1,050 0 1,050
1956 1,156 6 1,150
1955 1,170 0 1,170
1954 1,219 0 1,219
1953 1,198 6 1,192
1952 1,091 0 1,091
1951 1,110 0 1,110
1950 1,111 0 1,111
1949 1,114 0 1,114
1948 1,149 0 1,149
1947 1,223 5 1,218
1946 1,206 0 1,206
1945 1,143 0 1,143
1944 1,188 0 1,188
1943 1,272 6 1,266
1942 1,324 7 1,317
1941 1,276 10 1,266
1940 1,328 6 1,322
1939 1,424 13 1,411
1938 1,412 0 1,412
1937 1,514 18 1,496
1936 1,519 6 1,513
1935 1,829 16 1,813
1934 1,845 8 1,837
1933 1,879 14 1,865
1932 2,036 13 2,023
1931 2,172 11 2,161
1930 2,505 13 2,492
1929 2,565 16 2,549
1928 2,862 21 2,841
1927 2,957 15 2,942
1926 3,157 5 3,152
1925 3,292 12 3,280
1924 3,491 15 3,476
1923 3,385 10 3,375
1922 3,519 9 3,510
1921 3,639 8 3,631
1920 3,795 10 3,785
1919 3,857 9 3,848
1918 3,934 11 3,923
1917 3,724 10 3,714
1916 3,637 15 3,622
1915 3,466 6 3,460
1914 2,692 9 2,683
1913 2,217 8 2,209
1912 1,974 0 1,974
1911 1,516 6 1,510
1910 1,351 5 1,346
1909 1,242 0 1,242
1908 1,211 7 1,204
1907 1,158 6 1,152
1906 1,091 8 1,083
1905 1,053 0 1,053
1904 993 0 993
1903 899 0 899
1902 947 0 947
1901 860 0 860
1900 1,024 0 1,024
1899 864 0 864
1898 876 0 876
1897 782 6 776
1896 675 0 675
1895 729 0 729
1894 618 0 618
1893 534 0 534
1892 486 0 486
1891 426 0 426
1890 393 0 393
1889 313 0 313
1888 263 0 263
1887 167 0 167
1886 167 0 167
1885 124 0 124
1884 91 0 91
1883 77 0 77
1882 67 0 67
1881 48 0 48
1880 48 0 48

Top States for Vera (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 113
8%
FL 85
6%
NY 84
6%
TX 82
6%
MI 75
6%
PA 71
5%
OH 66
5%
IL 59
4%
IN 45
3%
MA 44
3%
NJ 35
3%
NC 34
3%
VA 33
2%
WI 33
2%
MN 33
2%
MO 31
2%
GA 28
2%
WA 27
2%
CO 25
2%
SC 23
2%
CT 22
2%
OR 21
2%
KY 21
2%
UT 19
1%
TN 18
1%
KS 16
1%
LA 16
1%
AZ 16
1%
IA 16
1%
MD 16
1%
AL 14
1%
ID 13
1%
NE 11
1%
OK 11
1%
WV 10
1%
SD 10
1%
DC 8
1%
ND 8
1%
NV 8
1%
RI 7
1%
NH 7
1%
AK 6
0%
DE 5
0%
AR 5
0%
ME 5
0%